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MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS National Colon-rectal Cancer Awareness Month Activity COLON-RECTAL CANCER SCREENING KITS Throughout the month of March A hemoccult test is an easy-to-conduct medical test used to screen for the presence of blood in stools. Free screening kits will be available at the following locations: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton (front desk); Monday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton (front desk); Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Physician Group Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology–14th Street; Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8-11:30 a.m.

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Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Thursday, March 5: 8-9 a.m.

Laurel Mall Walkers Wednesday, March 18: 11 a.m.-noon Hazleton Active Adult Center Free!

Community Education Programs and Activities BARIATRIC/WEIGHT-LOSS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Monday, March 2: 4:30 p.m. or Monday, March 16: 6 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, Business & Education Center Learn about surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options.

Advance registration is required.

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WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STROKE Wednesday, March 4: 2 p.m.

Gunderson Rehabilitation Center Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, sixth floor Call 570-501-4600 to register or for more information.

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JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, March 4: 6 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, first floor lobby conference room Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement

surgery? Learn how Joints in Motion joint replacement program at Lehigh Valley Hospital– Hazleton complements your joint replacement surgery.

Advance registration is required.

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Free! INSULIN FORWARD CLASSES Tuesday, March 17: noon-2 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, Business & Education Center or 5-7 p.m. Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, lower level, small conference room Are you on insulin and tired of shots? Learn methods to achieve better control.

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Program by Medtronic Diabetes Inc. TRAVEL MEDICINE PROGRAM Wednesday, March 25: 6 p.m.

Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, lower level Guest speaker: Michele Kowalski-McGraw, MD, Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton’s travel health clinic If you are traveling internationally in the coming months, you probably have questions and concerns. Travel health services makes sure you’re protected against life-threatening diseases common in many countries worldwide. Join us to learn about services available to ensure your health and wellness as you travel.

Advance registration is required.

Visit LVHN.org/hazleton/calendar to register or call 570-501-6204.

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SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Thursday, March 26: 11:30 p.m.

Lobitz Catering, Safari Room. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.; lunch provided.

Guest speaker: Sandie Mumich, director, Lehigh Valley Home Care–Hazleton Free for Senior Choice members; $9 per person for non-members Advance registration is required seven days in advance.

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Infants and Children CAR SEAT CHECK BY CERTIFIED TECH Family Birthing Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital– Hazleton Bring your car seat.

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SIBLING CLASS (Designed for children ages 2-8) Wednesday, March 4: 6-7 p.m.

Family Birthing Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton Call 570-501-4200 to register.

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LABOR AND DELIVERY CLASS SERIES (For May/June births) Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25: 7 p.m.

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INFANT CARE/BREAST-FEEDING CLASS Wednesday, March 18: 7-9 p.m.

Family Birthing Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton Open to all mothers interested in breast-feeding instruction.

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INFANT/CHILD CPR CLASS Wednesday, March 25: 7-9 p.m.

Family Birthing Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital– Hazleton Fee is $25 per couple if not enrolled in Prenatal Class Series or $25 per additional person for registered couples.

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Support Groups (New members always welcome) ADJUSTABLE LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND, GASTRIC BYPASS AND LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, March 18: 7-8 p.m.

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In my column last month, I wrote about the negative impact that Multitasking creates. During this month, I have practiced as much as I could in completing my tasks, one at a time. It is early in my new efforts of not multitasking but I am very much encouraged by my results.

I find that it is much like giving up other bad habits.

Last month I shared with you the many negative impacts that multitaskers often experience.

This month, I would like to share the positive impact upon us if we do not multitask. Here are strategies on how to manage attention and become more efficient without multitasking.

• Prioritize the day. Try to schedule the most important tasks in the morning. Don’t move on to the next task until the first one is completed.

Having a “to do” list of these necessary tasks is a must.

• Consider time periods. Similar to what is encountered in schools or in a sporting event; block the day into time periods. Work through these specific time periods accomplishing set tasks without allowing for interruptions. Scheduling a bit of downtime in between periods can be helpful. This will allow to take a breather or to take care of an urgent matter that may arise.

• Remove negative attention. For example, turn off the phone during the meeting or set incoming message alerts to mute while on a phone call.

• Don’t constantly fill the white space. There

isn’t a need for technology all the time. While waiting in line at the store or elsewhere, don’t always check the phone; enjoy your surroundings.

• Invest attention in high returns. Consider eliminating “non-essential” websites and only check your favorites or others once a day.

• Prevent distractions. Close the door if it is apparent that people or other noises will constantly cause distractions.

• Discuss boundaries. Let friends and family know when it is appropriate to be contacted at work. If there is an illness “yes” but to ask what is for dinner is a “no”.

• Share commitments with others. If you tell people that you’re not going to check your email the entire night, they can help to hold you accountable.

It’s no surprise that we live in a chaotic world and often are forced to juggle many roles, but if we can all take a few minutes and focus at the task at hand (the meeting, an email, a co-worker, your family) both efficiency and effectiveness will follow without multitasking.

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We have set a lofty goal for increasing our number of followers to 5000 by the end of the year. Currently we have 1600 and rapidly growing. Please feel free to like our Facebook page and join in on the “Panorama Fun”. Keep any eye out for our upcoming contests and giveaways.

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Adult Day Care Helps Seniors And Their Families

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Adult day care centers offer a dual solution. They help family caregivers who need a respite from caregiving responsibilities as they provide seniors health-promoting opportunities to socialize with other seniors.

Open during daytime hours, adult day care centers provide a safe, supportive environment for older adults who need assistance with independent living as they receive essential mental and social stimulation through the center's organized activities. At the same time, the centers offer family members peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands when they are involved with work or other responsibilities.

Adult day care centers promote well-being and quality of life by providing social and health-related services. They also offer nutritious meals and snacks to accommodate special diets.

Activities provided at adult day care cen-

ters may include: • Arts and crafts • Musical entertainment and singing • Games that provide mental stimulation • Exercise appropriate to ability • Local outings • Discussion and reminiscing Some adult day care centers also coordinate programming with children to provide intergenerational opportunities for the seniors and children, and some have special programming for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementiarelated conditions.

Additional services provided by some centers include transportation to and from the center, counseling and support groups for caregivers, and health screening and monitoring services for the seniors.

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4,000 adult day care centers in the U.S. The growth in adult day care in the past 20 years has been driven by the tremendous growth in the nation's senior citizen population and seniors' increasing preference for in-home and community-based services over institutionallybased care.

Adult day care is appropriate for seniors who: • Are alone during the day while family members are at work or taking care of other responsibilities • Need companionship, social stimulation and functional assistance • Are physically or cognitively challenged but do not require 24-hour supervision • Are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

• Can not be safely left alone at home Adult day care services are not covered

by Medicare. However, Medicaid will assist with the costs of licensed adult day care for persons who have limited income and assets.

Some centers offer services on a sliding fee scale, based on income.

Some private medical insurance policies cover a portion of adult day care costs when licensed medical professionals are involved in the care. In addition, some long-term care insurance may pay for adult day care services, and dependent-care tax credits may be available to caregivers in some cases.

For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/ hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.

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When “Senior Moments” Turn To Memory Loss

by Lisa Marie Halecky, Heritage Hill Senior Community residents, we hold educational, family-oriented gatherings and seminars that can provide helpful hints to family members for recognizing the ten early signs of Alzheimer’s while understanding their loved ones’ needs. Heritage Hill can be a resource and support for those caring for a loved one or who may have a form of dementia.

We are committed to ensuring that the person’s complete needs are being met, so they are

able to live a more balanced, dignified life, despite their dementia diagnosis. Heritage Hill’s Memory Care Community can help you or a loved one and keep you active and loving life. Learn more about our memory care program and arrange a visit by contacting me by phone at 570-4274500 or by email at lmhalecky@heritagehillsenior.com.

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Almost everyone has experienced it—forgetting what made you walk into a room or where you last placed your reading glasses. These “senior moments” may happen more as a person ages, but once you start to forget how to do a daily chore, such as find your way home from a walk around the neighborhood, or how to start the dishwasher, it might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. When memory loss reaches the point that it disrupts daily life for you or a loved one and care at home is longer appropriate, there is an option for living daily life.

Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pa. offers a Memory Care neighborhood designed for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Our Daybreak program is intended to promote their independence, socialization, and quality of life, while maintaining their dignity.

Our caregivers, led by the Memory Care Director, Registered Nurse M.J. Montefour, are trained in validation therapy: accepting values, beliefs and reality of dementia sufferers. Families have peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe, engaged and happy.

The goal of our Daybreak program is to create an environment that is safe and feels hopeful, fulfilling, and homelike. New to the community this upcoming year are life stations designed to fit with residents’ histories. These stations prompt the residents to remember their interests or special pastimes, to engage them, keep their mind working, and put a smile on their faces.

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Trigger Points – One Of The Largest Causes For Chronic Pain

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Have pain that just won’t go away? Well you are not alone as around 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Most turn to pain killers or injections to help with pain but did you know; one of the largest causes of pain is trigger points and in many cases, they can be managed without medication or injections.

Trigger points are highly sensitive points in a tight muscle also known as a muscle knot.

It is painful to touch and can give rise to pain, shooting pain, tissue and joint damage and movement disorders. They have been thought to contribute to degeneration of joints, discs and nerves leading to problems like arthritis, tendinitis, spondylitis (arthritis of the spine)

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and disc degeneration.

Trigger points are low level muscle contractions that do not relax. Studies have found these muscle contractions come from abnormal nerve activity where it enters the muscle.

This happens when nerves are irritated causing them to become over active. The resultant muscle contractions compress the structures running through them such as nerves and blood vessels causing a buildup of waste products such as lactic acid. This is what creates the pain. Along with this a constant muscle contractions will place stress on other structures such as tendons and joints resulting in wear over time. In fact experts believe trigger points are a leading cause of arthritis and disc degeneration.

Knowing that trigger points are present and can cause long term problems means all of us should look after our muscles, especially those who are active or have demanding jobs.

This means exercising and stretching but beyond that I believe most of us would benefit from seeing someone to loosen our muscles consistently even if you have no symptoms.

When trigger points become active (When it is causing pain), it is even more important to get them treated as soon as possible. This improves the chance of them resolving and reduces the damage they can do to the rest of your body. Treatment focuses on identifying the cause of the original problem as pain is rarely at the site of the problem. This is why it is important to see someone knowledgeable in the area. When identified, hands on treatments usually work best at deactivating a trigger point.

FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center uses not commonly used techniques to help deactivate trigger points. These include using our hands-on techniques such as Trigger Point Releases, Myofascial Releases and utilizing instruments such as Cold Laser, Myofascial Decompression and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations. Once released, then we can help people stretch and strengthen the affected area so they are able to return to living life to the fullest.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to have your trigger points looked at, call us at 570-501-1808. We always offer a free 20 minute Q&A session for you to ask questions. Also visit our website www.fyzical.com and catch our TV show “Wellness Through FYZICAL Therapy” on WYLN.

The Laurels Senior Living Community March 2015 Mardi Gras Celebration Mardi Gras, which in French translates to Fat Tuesday, is officially the day before Ash Wednesday, and can occur anytime between February 3rd and March 9th, depending on when Easter is held that particular year. But as the celebrations in America and across the world have grown larger with each passing year, Mardi Gras, is quickly becoming an annual favorite; especially here at the Laurels!

Our residents indulged in traditional festivities “New Orleans” style. Our kitchen staff prepared a Mardi Gras feast while we paraded our Mardi Gras masks enjoyed lively entertainment by the “Tune Bandits”.

Valentine’s Day Party Despite the winter weather advisory we got from winter storm Neptune, the Laurels annual Valentine’s Day party was in full swing on Saturday, February 14th. No keeping our spirits down! After our home-made, chef prepared dinner of delicious seafood stuffed flounder, garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli topped off with “out of this world” raspberry chocolate cheesecake, we indulged in yummy Valentine treats. The ballots were counted and the decision was made…“Laurels King and Queen” for 2015 are Joe Yurechko and Myrtle McGheein. Congratulations! Check out our website for pictures from the party! www. laurels-seniorliving.com/activities

Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Family members of our Laurels Residents and staff helped raise money this Valentine’s Day for the American Cancer Society. To help celebrate the time-less tradition of love and sweets, family members were given the opportunity to send a special balloon bouquet complete with delicious treats to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Each balloon bouquet was personally hand delivered with a special note to the recipient in recognition of love and appreciation. All proceeds from the surprise

bouquets benefitted the American Cancer Society of Greater Hazleton. We raised over $500! Thank you to all who participated in this great cause, we appreciate your generosity!

Upcoming Events • This month keeps us swinging, moving and entertained by talents of: Tonya & Terri, George Rittenhouse, Roger & Joe, Bible Stories with John and Greg Palmer.

• Even though the groundhog’s prediction was right: 6 more weeks of winter, (and boy, are we getting hit!) we will still be heading out on special excursions! No hibernation for us! This month, we will be dining for lunch at the Plaza Diner and shopping at the Laurel Mall, WalMart and Church Hill Mall.

• New this month, George Rittenhouse will be entertaining us with a unique variety show. We love our special treats!

• Something cool: Caricatures by John! John will be coming to our facility to create really cool artistic renditions of our residents. I’m sure we will be thoroughly entertained!

dramatically in recent years. Many older adults who are still active and healthy don’t want to be burdened with all the maintenance and expenses of a house. Instead, they are seeking vibrant and worry-free living environments to enhance their peace of mind. The Laurels Senior Living Community provides a full range of attractive independent living choices for today’s seniors.

For independent living residents, The Laurels offers a wide variety of social, cultural and recreational programs. Book groups, baking classes, theater outings and shopping excursions — these are just a few of the many activities our residents enjoy. We listen to residents' feedback to develop programs that will complement our seniors' current interests as well as help them discover new ones.

The Laurels is designed for those who want to be a part of an engaging social environment, who have passion for life and live with purpose in life. Our residents can expect value, convenience, comfort and security. Should the need ever arise, care continuums that include Personal Care and Respite / Short-term Care are available

If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

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Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is the treatment of hormonal imbalances seen during perimenopause and menopause utilizing the identical forms of hormones that are found in the human body.

This natural means of supporting women’s health does not use animal hormones, and for that reason, is preferred by many women.

To obtain the greatest benefit from BHRT therapy, certain nutritional supplements have been found to make these therapies more effective. Supplements such as omega-3 essential fatty acids, a quality multiple vitamin or B-complex vitamin, vitamin D, and a good probiotic provide a good nutrient foundation for any woman.

Along with these foundational supplements, other nutritional supplements have been found to be helpful for women on BHRT therapy. Estrogen therapy can deplete the body of trace minerals such as zinc and several of the B vitamins. These nutrients are essential for many of the body’s metabolic processes. Most women are deficient in vitamin

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D. Vitamin D is essential for bone density, protects against many types of cancers, helps to prevent depression, and is essential for proper thyroid function. To ensure that we are taking up essential nutrients from our food, probiotics are often recommended to support our intestinal gut flora.

Women utilizing hormonal therapy should not assume they are processing and eliminating their hormones properly. To improve hormone elimination and prevent toxicity, fiber is often recommended as a natural way to assist in the elimination of hormones from the body.

Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a useful supplement that supports the normal metabolism of hormones and helps to prevent toxic hormone accumulation in the body. Finally, folic acid is an important vitamin for the detoxification of estrogens. Women who are concerned about potentially carcinogenic and toxic build-up of estrogens should consider these options to encourage normal healthy estrogen elimination.

Finally, for women who are facing menopause but do not wish to take any estrogen supplementation, there are nutritional products that can help relieve menopausal complaints. Black Cohosh has been used for many years to reduce menopausal symptoms and Vitex, also known as chaste tree extract, has been used to support a healthy menstrual cycle.

Our pharmacy team is trained to offer you the best nutritional support for your hormonal therapy. We are happy to talk with you and we recommend the highest quality pharmaceutical grade supplements in our Hazle Drugs BHRT line such as: Women’s Vita Protection (complete multivitamin), Indole Protection (promotes healthy estrogen balance), Female Hormone Health Support (supports a healthy response to the natural changes), and High Potency Omega-3.

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Skin News Update

by Stephen Schleicher, MD In case you missed the latest, to follow are two recent headlines and my commentary: Drink Coffee, Prevent Skin Cancer A study published last month found that people who consumed at least four cups of caffeinated coffee per day had a lower risk of malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer.

• My take: there are about 100 different compounds in coffee and some may indeed be beneficial but this study is not very convincing. We know sunlight causes skin cancer. Perhaps big time coffee drinkers spend more time indoors drinking their brew than out in the sun with the rest of us.

Regardless, with warmer weather (hopefully) on the horizon, those with fair skin especially should practice “safe sun”; i.e. use of a broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors and avoidance of indoor tanning.

Measles Outbreak Spreads to Multiple States Measles had been virtually eradicated in this country due to vaccination. The disease can have serious consequences. The latest mini-epidemic is attributed in large part to parents who opt out of vaccinating their kids.

• My take: Anti-vaccination zealots need to wake up and stop jeopardizing the health of their children and others in the community. To quote a nationally recognized pediatrician addressing the anti-vaccination movement: “some people are just incredibly selfish”. I would add “clueless” as well.

Are You A Drama Queen?

by John Degenhart, DC A woman came in my office last week and exclaimed, "How can I stop being such a drama queen?" I asked her to explain more.

She went on to say that all her life, she always had to get her own way, and if she didn't, she would erupt in anger. Now, as an adult, every little thing gets on her nerves.

Then she over-reacts and lives from one crisis to another every day.

I told her just the fact that she finally realizes that it is a problem within her, that is a great starting point. So I told her to say this to herself every time a situation came up that ticked her off. To say, "They are entitled to their opinion, and I am entitled to mine."

She came in and said it was helping. She now realizes that this statement helps her to realize that everything doesn't have to be her way. People have different view points, it doesn't mean they are wrong, just different than hers. But I wanted her to go further.

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had four iced teas per day.

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Dental Advice For Seniors Provided by Della Croce Dental Care Most people assume that senior adults all properly take care of their teeth by the time they reach that age. That isn’t always the case though, since older people face different oral health issues than they did in their younger years. It’s important for seniors to maintain a smart oral care routine so that their mouth will stay healthy their entire lives. Here are some tips to help accomplish that goal: • Brush regularly—Seniors have a higher risk of receding gums and resulting problems like cavities and tooth loss. Brush your teeth at least twice daily with a soft bristled toothbrush, and rinse with mouthwash. Also floss your teeth daily. These tasks remove food and plaque from both your natural teeth and dentures, as well as below the gum line. Be sure to brush your dentures daily too.

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• Recognize warnings—Be aware of warning signs that you have a problem, such as red or bleeding gums when you brush. That can indicate an infection or other issue. Also tell your dentist if you have red or white patches inside your mouth, or sores that don’t heal within two weeks, because these may be signs of oral cancer.

• Follow denture recommendations—Use the correct amount of denture cream or adhesive. If your dentures are uncomfortable or require using more than one tub of cream every three weeks, have your dentures evaluated by your dentist. An adjustment or replacement may be necessary.

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Maintain Good Oral Health In Your Senior Years!

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems which contribute to the higher incidence of heart disease and stroke more so in this age group than any other. Following are signs and symptoms typical to our senior population: 1. Dry mouth which is caused by reduced salivary flow as a result of pharmaceutical side effects, radiation therapy, or even certain autoimmune diseases.

2. Darkened teeth caused by a lifetime of consumption of stain-causing foods and beverages.

3. Root decay resulting from root exposure to decay-causing acids.

4. Reduced taste sensation as a result of medication usage, long-term denture usage, and advanced age in general.

5. Gum disease which is caused by plaque buildup and worsened by food debris left in teeth, tobacco usage, ill-fitting bridges and dentures, poor diets, and certain diseases such as anemia, cancer and diabetes, all which are common diseases of seniors. This gum disease will then lead to tooth loss and ultimately, uneven jawbone.

6. Denture-induced stomatitis is a condition common to seniors as a result of ill-fitting dentures, poor dental hygiene or a buildup of the fungus candida albicans underneath an unclean denture.

The mere fact of being a senior is not

a sole determinant of oral health. Arthritis, for example, may make adequate brushing or flossing difficult if not impossible. Medicines as previously stated, can also affect the oral health of seniors.

I cannot stress the importance of daily brushing and flossing by seniors (and all patients as well) as plaque can quickly build up especially if oral hygiene is neglected as it will lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Seniors and all patients need to brush at least twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, floss once daily at a minimum, and visit their dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and oral exams.

If you’re a senior headed for a checkup, your dentist should conduct a thorough history and dental exam. Questions asked during a dental history should include: • The approximate date of your last dental visit and reason for visit • If you have noticed any loose or sensitive teeth • If you have any pain, discomfort, sores, or bleeding in your mouth • If you have noticed any recent changes in your mouth • If you have noticed any difficulty tasting, chewing, or swallowing • If you have noticed any lumps, bumps, or swellings in your mouth During an oral exam, your dentist will

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If you wear dentures or other appliances, your dentist will ask a few questions about when you wear your dentures and when you take them out (if removable). He or she will also look for any irritation or problems in the areas in the mouth that the appliance touches, and examine the denture or appliance itself (looking for any worn or broken areas).

In closing, with the passage of time everything from automobiles and man-made devices to human beings and all of their parts the same hold true. Routine maintenance is a necessity to insure longevity and overall performance.

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by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight. Very often, it begins without any symptoms. The pressure within the eye causes damage to the optic nerve.

This decreases the transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain. Initially, peripheral vision is lost. But, if glaucoma goes untreated; the vision loss will progressively become more centralized.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world, and the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. It can affect people of all ages, but more commonly those over 60 years old. African Americans and Hispanics are more at risk than Caucasians. People who are diabetic or have hypertension are more likely to develop glaucoma as well. Other risk factors include a positive family history for glaucoma, chronic eye inflammation, corticosteroid use, and ocular trauma.

There are four main types of glaucoma.

The most common form is primary open an-

gle glaucoma in which there is an increase in the intraocular pressure (IOP). This may be due to a decrease in the eye’s ability to drain its fluid. Angle closure glaucoma is a medical emergency that can cause vision loss within 24 hours. The IOP spikes up when the drainage angle of the eye becomes blocked.

Secondary glaucoma occurs as a result of another problem. This can be from disease or an injury to they eye. The final type is normal tension glaucoma. This is the only form that has optic nerve damage resulting from an IOP that is in the normal range. The cause is unknown.

The only way to diagnose glaucoma is through regular comprehensive eye examinations. Since glaucoma is a disease of progression, it is important to keep any follow-up appointments your doctor may schedule.

These may include dilated eye exams, retinal photos, computerized scans, and visual field tests. These tests are designed to assess the health and function of the optic nerve. They

will also allow the doctor to determine if any peripheral vision loss has begun. Glaucoma cannot be cured, but with proper follow up and treatment, it can be controlled.

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Help For A Failing Heart—LVAD Helps Lenny Kasaba Take Control Of His Life Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton During his 40-year career driving tractor trailers, Lenny Kasaba logged more than 3 million miles. But at age 70, he could only take three steps before becoming short of breath. It was frustrating for Kasaba, who enjoyed using heavy equipment to care for his large property in Plains Township. “I used to be able to push a loaded wheelbarrow 400 feet, but it got to the point where I couldn’t push it at all,” he says.

The cause of Kasaba’s fatigue: heart failure. It’s a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weak, inhibiting its ability to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.

High blood pressure, heart valve or artery disease, or a previous heart attack can lead to heart failure. The cause of Kasaba’s condition was a viral infection that attacked his heart muscle and caused it to weaken over many years.

To determine how well a heart is pumping, physicians monitor ejection fraction, a measurement of how much blood is pushed out of the heart’s pumping chamber (left ventri-

cle) with each contraction. “A normal ejection fraction is 55, which means 55 percent of the blood in the left ventricle is pushed out with each heartbeat,” says Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) cardiologist Nauman Islam, MD, with LVPG Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest. “Lenny’s ejection fraction was less than 20, which is very severely reduced.”

Lifesaving treatment Kasaba had two options. He could undergo a heart transplant, but didn’t want to face the risks. At the recommendation of his electrophysiologist, Gregory Altemose, MD, he instead chose to get a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). “It’s a mechanical pump that is implanted to help a failing heart effectively pump blood throughout the body,” says Kasaba’s cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy Misselbeck, MD, with LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery—1250 Cedar Crest. LVHN is the first in the region to provide this innovative treatment.

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bottom of the left ventricle and the other end to the aorta, the artery that delivers blood throughout the body. The LVAD pump, which sits in the middle of the tube, is placed beneath the patient’s skin. A battery and controller are contained in a pouch that the patient wears. Patients who receive LVAD must have it for the rest of their lives.

Living longer with LVAD For many people with advanced heart failure who once had few treatment options, LVAD prolongs life and improves quality of life. “Nearly 70 percent of patients who receive LVAD are surviving two years or more,” Islam says. “The longest surviving LVAD recipient is currently at nine years.”

Back on the backhoe Less than a year after receiving LVAD, Kasaba is able to operate his machinery and do everything he used to do. His energy and enthusiasm, as well as his overall medical condition, made him a good candidate for LVAD. “It’s an excellent treatment for people who want to do more, but can’t,” Islam says.

Two times daily, Kasaba monitors his vital signs and the LVAD equipment in his pouch, logging the data on its displays and ensuring its batteries are charged. “It’s instinct; I don’t even think about it,” he says. Kasaba, now 71, also voluntarily shares his experience with other people considering LVAD. “They’re worried,” he says. “I can show them I’ve been given a new life.”

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Heart Failure Symptoms • Shortness of breath during rest, exercise or while lying flat • Weight gain • Visible swelling of the legs and ankles due to a buildup of fluid • Occasional swelling of the abdomen • Fatigue and weakness • Loss of appetite • Nausea • Abdominal pain • Persistent cough

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Laughter Is The Best Medicine How Humor Relieves Stress And Builds Lasting Bonds Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Laughter has been called a keystone to happiness, while humor has been called the most significant activity of the human brain.

But is tickling your funny bone good medicine?

“Evidence suggests laughter relieves stress,” says internal medicine physician Philip J. Benyo, MD, with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) Geriatric and Internal Medicine—Drums. “That in turn can boost immune function and improve psychological health.”

Research has found laughing also can help

lower blood sugar. “And an upbeat outlook often translates to better patient outcomes,” says internal medicine physician Jodi Lenko, MD, with LVPG Family and Internal Medicine—Alliance Drive.

Chuckling may work medical magic partly by releasing endorphins – feel-good chemicals that help take the edge off pain – and reducing inflammation. Laughter also improves well-being by building trust and fostering communication between people. That’s especially helpful for doctor-patient relationships, which have their own impact on health.

While enjoying his humor, one woman told Benyo, “Don’t make me laugh – I’ll pee my pants.” That led to a conversation about female incontinence, a common problem that she eventually had Benyo treat. “She was thrilled,” he says. “But if we hadn’t been joking around, she would have been too embarrassed to mention it.”

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ing or if you’re making someone else laugh, and people who live long lives (age 85 and older) tend to be jokesters.

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2. Seek fun. Prioritize cheery entertainment like TV comedies. Minimize depressing or anxiety-provoking crime dramas and news programming.

3. Make fun of yourself. Self-deprecating laughter goes a long way toward lowering perceived barriers.

4. See humor even in difficulty. People with serious illnesses still crave laughter. Humor decreases the isolation patients sometimes feel when they have a disease and makes it easier to talk about even difficult subjects.

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Mystic Power Yoga Graduates 200 Hour Certified Instructors And Announces Teacher Training In 2015 Provided by Mystic Power Yoga Mystic Power Yoga, the only Baptiste Affiliate Studio in Northeastern Pennsylvania recently held a graduation ceremony to honor the certification of the new Mystic Power Yoga 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructors. The new graduates, Dennie Naprava, Rebecca Bicking, Allyssa Hutchison, Emily Gaskins and Amy Weir, are the third class of participants in the teacher training program at Mystic Power Yoga. The studio became a 200 Hour Yoga Alliance® approved yoga school in 2012.

The Yoga Alliance® is a national education and support organization for Yoga in the United States.

Over the course of 8 months, the graduates took part in a one-of-a-kind yoga teacher training certification program that provided them with the tools, hands-on experience, and self-confidence to teach a powerful and authentic yoga class. The course, held at Mystic Power Yoga, is the only teacher training program based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga philosophy and methodology in Northeastern PA. Studio owner, Michele Fisher, lead and taught the course and also presided over the graduation ceremony which consisted of a yoga class taught by the new instructors, the presentation of certificates and letters, and a celebration with the local community in the studio.

Fisher states, “This is such an accomplish-

ment for our community and these five powerful teachers. I have watched each of them step up and out of their comfort zones in a HUGE way taking on new challenges successfully coming out on top!” Fisher continues, “By adding new teachers, it emphasizes my commitment to successfully growing Mystic Power Yoga and being a small business owner in the Greater Hazleton Area .”

The new instructors will also allow the studio to offer more classes and accommodate the growing yoga community. Fisher invites interested parties to continue to check the class schedule on the website, http://www. mysticyogastudio.com, for up to date schedules and news about the studio.

Mystic Power Yoga is now accepting applications for anyone who is interested in the 200 Hour Yoga Alliance® teacher training program. The program is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2015. If you are interested in becoming a yoga instructor or in taking your current yoga practice to the next level, this program is for you. For more details contact Michele at MPY About Mystic Power Yoga Michele Fisher, Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, opened Mystic Power Yoga Studio in January 2009. Through the dedication to a common vision and mission displayed at the studio, Mystic Power Yoga

Pictured left to right – Emily Gaskins, Dennie Naprava, Amy Weir, Michele Fisher, Studio Owner, Allyssa Hutchison and Rebecca Bicking.

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Workout routines combine salsa, merengue, flamenco and cumbia moves with fun music. For those that would prefer to work out in the comfort of their own home, there is also a Zumba Gold "Live it Up" DVD collection that offers 3 discs with workouts, as well as advice from experts in the fields of nutrition, brain health, enhancing your well-being and more.

The program was created by 71-year-old Joy Prouty, a veteran in the fitness industry and a former Rockette. "From cardio to toning, this collection brings together some of Zumba's most popular offerings in a format enabling older adults to rediscover the energy of their youth," said Prouty. To learn more about Zumba Gold, purchase the Zumba Gold "Live it Up" DVDs and find a class near you, visit www.zumbagold. com.

Workout Safety Tips Whenever beginning a new fitness activity or program, make sure you do it safely.

• Wear comfortable shoes that fit well.

• Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids.

• Listen to your body. If it hurts or it feels like too much, stop.

You also need to be aware of danger signs while exercising. Stop the activity and call your doctor or 911 if you experience pain or pressure in your chest, arms, neck or jaw; feel lightheaded, nauseated or weak; become short of breath; develop pain in your legs, calves or back; or feel like your heart is beating too fast or skipping beats.

"It's important to see your doctor before beginning any workout routine to receive a thorough cardiovascular evaluation," said Bauer.

"Once you've been cleared by your doctor, I recommend starting out slowly."

Pick an Activity that You Will Enjoy The best way to find a regimen that will stick is to choose something that you enjoy. You'll be more likely to stick with it and reap all the benefits the physical activity has to offer.

Bauer adds that a program like Zumba Gold is great because, if you enjoy dancing, it won't feel like exercise and it can also be a social outlet: "Combining physical activity with social time is a total win-win."

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Cancer Treatment Center At Hazleton – Offers Supportive Resources With The American Cancer Society The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton provides the Greater Hazleton area and all of Luzerne County with the highest quality radiation therapy treatment and is now expanding!

The center recently partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) with the opening of the ACS Cancer Resource Center. The Resource Center is located inside the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, 1701 East Broad Street. It is operated by certified ACS staff and trained volunteers available to answer questions and provide guidance to patients and their loved ones on how to access supportive resources and programs offered by the ACS. The launch of

the new Resource Center will greatly benefit the residents of Hazleton and surrounding Counties who otherwise might have traveled outside the area for the very same services offered by the ACS Resource Center and the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton.

The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton offers several advanced treatment options, including external-beam radiation therapy, 3-D conformal therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a type of three-dimensional radiation therapy in which beams of varying intensity are aimed at a tumor from different angles. IMRT allows doctors to customize the radiation beams delivered to individual patients, resulting in much better targeting than with conventional radiation. This type of therapy also minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue surrounding a tumor. Patients receive a certain number of daily radiation treatments over a period of several weeks. Treatments are outpatient procedures that usually take about 15 minutes each.

As part of our advanced radiation therapy offerings the center utilizes image guided radiation therapy (IGRT). This treatment option uses ExacTrac®, an advanced technology that enables tumors to be treated with greater accuracy in a painless, noninvasive outpatient procedure. The ExacTrac® system monitors/adapts to minor patient movements during treatment, ensuring accuracy and precision throughout treatment procedures and minimizes radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

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• Painless and noninvasive • Outpatient procedure • Highly accurate beam targeting and improved precision • Compensates for minor patient movements, ensuring accuracy and protection of nearby healthy tissue •S hort treatment delivery Radiation treatments can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with all types of cancer. The most common cancer diagnosis worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, while breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women.

While surgery is a standard treatment for early stage lung and breast cancers, some patients with medically inoperable tumors or those in poor health may necessitate an alternative. For example, lung cancer surgery involves removing all or part of the patient’s affected lung. However, patients in poor general health or suffering from chronic pulmonary disease like emphysema may not be able to undergo surgery. For patients who aren’t surgical candidates, radiation therapy is typically recommended.

For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, we offer, in addition to our external radiation therapy services, a procedure called brachytherapy. In this form of treatment, small radioactive seeds are implanted within the prostate gland.

Guided by an ultrasound device, our physicians insert the seeds with a needle into the prostate.

Patients who undergo brachytherapy are usually allowed to return home on the same day. External Beam Radiation Therapy(EBRT), as well as, Brachytherapy have been shown to provide excellent long-term success rates with minimal side effects while offering an alternative to surgical removal of the prostate gland.

The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton’s caring and experienced staff, which includes board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Steve Karp, is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience in a comfortable setting, close to home.

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Photo on left: Funfest Parade down West Broad Street in Hazleton during in the late 1980s. Bob Pensock is in the blue sweater. Photo credit: Marolyn Pensock.

Broad Street As It Was Then— Revisited! Part 6

by Marolyn Pensock We ended our last visit to the Broad Street of long ago at Broad and Laurel Streets. This busy corner was bound by The Leader Store, The Sun Ray Drug Store, Deisroth’s Department Store and The Hazleton National Bank. It was a very busy corner indeed. One could jump on or off the local bus in front of the bank. Then you could shop, get your hair done, visit your doctor, your dentist, meet a friend for lunch, or walk to Genetti’s Market, located behind the bank on Laurel Street at Spruce Alley, to shop for groceries; and what’s more your could have them delivered to your home. I’m trying to remember if it was a nominal sum or a tip for the delivery boy.

Next to Deisroth’s was the S.S. Kresge Store, were most things originally were just five or ten cents. It was a fun place to shop. Later on, George Kershner of Berlitz Bakery, had a fresh baked goods counter there. If my memory is working, Mrs. Martha Tarone sold those delicious goodies for a long time. There was a Byorek Family who lived upstairs in one of those buildings so long ago. Someone even remembered walking upstairs to a tea room. Now that really was before my time. I seem to remember a jewelry store next; just can’t think of the name. It started with a K. Cal Pane Photography Studio was along that side, too. So many high school seniors had their portrait taken by Cal. The Auerbach Family had a wonderful ladies clothing store. One could get beautiful gowns, dresses or mother of the bride dresses there.

The BonTon Department Store was next, I think. That is where I had my very first paying job. I had to get working papers. I guess many

of you remember getting your papers, too. Now, there was a Sears building, where the merchants or Chamber, I’m not sure, held a home show once a year. The local merchants rented space and were able to demonstrate their wares, be they furniture, TV’s, ranges or really everything they sold. This I remember well. Our Pensock’s Radio & Televsion Store had a booth there, staffed

by Bob, Donald and me. My sister-in law, Katherine held the fort in the store on North Wyoming Street. I remember being so thrilled when I sold a stereo to a Mr. Spina. We delivered it the next day. I wonder where it is now.

Deisroth’s originally had the store on the corner with apartments above the store. From the BonTon up to the corner, the buildings were torn down to make way for the present Can Do Building. This was a great addition to Broad Street. Across Church Street was the Jere Woodring Store. How wonderful to walk around in that store. They sold so many things for the homemaker, the sportsman, the children and, at Christmas time, Woodrings sold toys and trains.

They sold everything to make a child’s eyes grow large with wonder. For a wedding present, Bob and I received several place settings of Stangl Pottery, the Garden Flower pattern. I’m still using them to this day. Of course, I am missing a few pieces here and there.

The Altamont Hotel was on the other corner of Church and Broad Streets. This was such a busy place, for dining, dancing, staying for a night or a week, whatever, for getting a haircut, sending a telegram shopping for jewelry, buying lovely clothes from the Wear Sister’s, Miss. Bess

and Miss. Florence. The Altamont hosted many a wonderful event. Do you remember when young John Kennedy was campaigning and gave a speech out in front of the Altamont? I was there with our daughter’s for that historic event.

At one time or another, walking up West Broad Street from the Hazleton National Bank one would pass Snyder’s Shoe Store and Lauderbach’s Men’s Store. Although my mother did purchase my shoes from Lauderbach’s, they really catered to men. They had everything for the well dressed man. I do remember Palm Beach Suits hanging in Pop’s closet in our home. I must not forget that Lauderbach’s sold the official Boy Scout clothing: Deisroth’s sold the Girl Scout Clothing. Alice Wear Schmauch’s father, Joe Wear worked for Lauderbach’s for many a year, along with many loyal employees too numerous to mention.

Rosen’s Furniture Store was next in line. It was a marvelous store which sold everything for a young couple to set up housekeeping. The Salvation Army occupies that space now. Rosen’s name is still in the tile in the entrance to the store. There was a double store, Ceil’s Cosmetics and opposite it was Jimmy’s Men’s Shop. They were owned by Jimmy Lee and his wife Ceil DeLallo Lee. What a wonderful couple. The largest movie theatre in town, The Capital, was in the mix. It took up the second floor space, too, for a balcony and the lodges and the projectionist’s space. During the war years of the forties, I, along with my friends in Girl Scout Troop 19, sold war bonds and stamps in the lobby. Not too many years later, I was sitting in those very same lodges with my soon to be husband, Bob. The UGI gas company had their office in that block.

Dr. Falvello, the dentist, had his office on the second floor next to the Capital’s space. Probably there were others, too. Rosen’s had some second floor space, too. Engel’s Jewelry Store, and the telegraph office were there, too. I think these two may have been part of the Altamont building, or at least next to it. The buildings in the middle were later torn down to make way for the new Capital Square building with professional offices and a small restaurant with parking to the rear.

The LeSante Family’s TV Station Channel 13 is an integral part of that block, having taken over the former Lauderbach portion of the HNB building.

I’ll continue revisiting Broad Street when we meet in the next issue of Panorama. Till then, keep well and keep warm during this snowy winter. You can always share your memories with me at: mrs49@ptd.net.

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A Retirement Income Roadmap For Women

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. What does retirement mean to you? Whatever your goal, you'll need a retirement income plan that's designed to support the lifestyle that you envision, and minimize the risk that you'll outlive your savings.

When will you retire?

Establishing a target age is important, because when you retire will significantly affect how much you need to save. Consider: • The longer you delay retirement, the longer you can build up tax-deferred funds in your IRAs, employer-sponsored plans, or accrue benefits in a traditional pension plan.

• Medicare generally doesn't start until you're 65. Are you eligible for the coverage if you retire early? If not, you may need COBRA or private policy--which could be expensive.

• You can begin receiving your Social Security benefit as early as age 62. However, your benefit may be 25% to 30% less than if you waited until full retirement age.

• If you work part-time during retirement, you'll be earning money and relying less on your retirement savings (and you may also have access to affordable health care).

• If you're married, and one spouse is earning significantly more than the other, then it usually makes sense for that spouse to continue to work in order to maximize current income and ease the financial transition into retirement.

It's important for you to be involved in the retirement income planning process even if you're married. While you may plan to be married forever, many women end up single at some point in their lives due to divorce or death of a spouse. Women, on average, live five years longer than men. (Source: NCHS Data Brief, Number 168, October 2014.)

will likely start, how long it may last, and the type of retirement lifestyle you want, it's time to estimate the amount of money you'll need to make it all happen. One of the biggest retirement planning mistakes you can make is to underestimate the amount you'll need to save by the time you retire. Focus on your actual expenses today and think about whether they'll stay the same, increase, decrease, or even disappear by the time you retire. While some expenses may disappear, like a mortgage or costs for commuting to and from work, other expenses, such as health care and insurance, may increase as you age. If travel or hobby activities are going to be part of your retirement, be sure to factor in these costs as well. And don't forget to take into account the impact of inflation and taxes.

Identify your sources of income Once you have an idea of your retirement income needs, your next step is to assess what sources of retirement income will be available to you. You may have a traditional pension that will pay you monthly benefits.

In addition, you can likely count on Social Security to provide a portion of your retirement income. Other sources may include a retirement plan, IRAs, annuities, and other investments. The amount of income you receive from those sources will depend on the amount you invest, the rate of return, and other factors. Finally, if you plan to work during retirement, your earnings will be another source of income. When you compare your projected expenses to your anticipated sources of retirement income, you may find that you won't have enough income to meet your needs and goals. Closing the "gap" is an important part of your retirement income plan.

In general, if you face a shortfall, you'll have five options: save more now, delay retirement or work during retirement, try to increase How long will retirement last? the earnings on your retirement assets, find We all hope to live to an old age, but a new sources of retirement income, or plan to longer life means that you'll have even more spend less during retirement. years of retirement to fund. This is particularly acute for women, who generally live Transitioning into retirement longer than men. To guard against the risk of Even after that special day comes, you'll outliving your savings, you'll need to estimate still have work to do. You'll need to carefully your life expectancy. There's no way to pre- manage your assets so that your retirement dict how long you'll actually live, but it's best savings will last as long as you need them to. to assume you'll live longer than you expect. • Traditional wisdom holds retirees value the safety of their principal above all, shifting Project your retirement expenses their investment portfolio to fixed income Once you know when your retirement investments, such as bonds and cash, as they

enter retirement. The problem is you'll effectively lose purchasing power if the return on your investments doesn't keep up with inflation. While it generally makes sense to become progressively more conservative, you may want to consider keeping a portion in growth investments.

• You want to be careful not to spend too much, especially early in retirement. Understand your retirement plan distribution options. Most pension plans pay benefits in the form of an annuity. If you're married, you generally must choose between a higher retirement benefit that ends when your spouse dies, or a smaller benefit that continues in whole or in part to the surviving spouse. Seek help before making this difficult, but important, decision.

• Consider which assets to use first. For many retirees, the answer is simple in theory: withdraw money from taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts, and lastly, tax-free accounts. However, this approach isn't right for everyone. And don't forget to plan for required distributions. You must generally begin taking minimum distributions from employer plans and traditional IRAs at age 70½, which could be spent first in retirement.

• Consider purchasing an annuity. Annuities are able to offer something unique--a guaranteed income stream for the rest of your life or for the combined lives of you and your spouse (although that guarantee is subject to the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuer).

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to retirement income planning. Contact me to schedule a complimentary meeting to sort through your options and develop a plan that’s right for you. Call me at (570) 455-6301.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Financial Advisors are available to discuss the suitability and risks involved with various products and strategies presented. We will be happy to provide a prospectus, when available, and other information upon request. Please note that the information provided includes reference to concepts that have legal, accounting and tax implications. It is not to be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice, and is provided as general information to you to assist in understanding the issues discussed. Neither Janney Montgomery Scott LLC nor its Financial Advisors (in their capacity as Financial Advisors) give tax, legal, or accounting advice. We would urge you to consult with your own attorney and/or accountant regarding the application of the information contained in this letter to the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is a full-service investment firm that is a member of the NYSE, the FINRA and SIPC. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2014

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Women May Face Extra Challenges in Seeking Financial Security Provided by Edward Jones

On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. On this occasion, thousands of events across the world will honor the cultural, political and social achievements of women. Of course, in many countries, women still face significant economic challenges. And even here in the United States, women encounter more obstacles than men

in the pursuit of financial security, particularly in seeking a comfortable retirement lifestyle. So if you are a woman — regardless of your marital status — you will need to be aware of these challenges and take steps to overcome them.

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Women spend an average of 12 years out of the workforce caring for children or elderly parents, compared with less than two years for men, according to the Social Security Administration. This time away from work can translate into less money in retirement plans — in fact, women’s average 401(k) balance is only about two-thirds as large as men’s, according to a study by Fidelity Investments.

Potential solution: Take full advantage of your 401(k) and IRA. Your care-giving obligations are an issue to be decided by you, your spouse and perhaps other family members. But while you are working, contribute as much as you possibly can to your 401(k) or similar employersponsored plan. Also, try to fully fund your IRA each year.

Challenge: Women typically live more years in retirement and depend more heavily on Social Security.

Women reaching age 65 are expected to live, on average, an additional 21.6 years, compared with 19.3 years for men, according to the Social Security Administration, which also reports that the average annual Social Security income received by women 65 years and older was about $12,500. Furthermore, Social Security comprises about 50% of the total income for unmarried women age 65 and older, compared to just 36% for elderly men.

Potential solution: To become less dependent on Social Security, create a sustainable withdrawal strategy for your investment portfolio.

Social Security was designed to supplement one’s retirement income, not replace it.

Consequently, it’s essential that you make full use of your other sources of income, such as your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts. To make this money last, you’ll need to create a sustainable withdrawal strategy early in your retirement — and stick to it.

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Challenge: Women are far more likely than men to need some type of long-term care.

More than two-thirds of nursing home residents are women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And the average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $87,000 per year, according to the

2014 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, a financial services company. Typically, Medicare covers only a small percentage of these costs.

Potential solution: Prepare in advance for long-term care expenses.

Long-term care costs can be enormous, but you do have some protection-related options for meeting these costs. Check with your financial advisor to learn which of these choices might be most appropriate for your situation.

These aren’t the only financial issues facing women, but they do give you a good idea of what you may be facing. So, be proactive in meeting these challenges — because there’s actually a lot you can do.

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Unearned (passive) income may reduce the amount of your credit. Interest income, unemployment, retirement, 401K, dividend income, alimony, and child support are “passive” income.

Other qualifications that determine your eligibility and refund amount are your age, whether you have a qualifying child(ren) and the amount that you earned. If you are married, like other credits, you must file Married Filing Joint to receive this credit.

Due to the abuse of EIC the IRS, as of 1/1/2012, requires that you prove your dependents live with you. The credit is allowed for up to 3 children. If you have more you still must claim all your children. It is illegal to allow others to claim your dependents.

Taxpayers with earned income from self employment need to make sure they have records to prove the income and expenses that they are claiming. Those taxpayers are more open to scrutiny by the IRS. If you worked “under the table” or “off the books” you are legally required to report that income on your return, and it may give you Earned Income! If the IRS becomes aware of

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Heartworm And Parasite Prevention

by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital It was Ben Franklin who said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is rarely more true then when dealing with parasites in our pets.

As the weather warms, the biting insects return. This represents a dangerous problem for all dogs. A single mosquito bite can cause Heartworm infection in any dog. Heartworm is almost always fatal without treatment and the treatment is very expensive. Luckily, Heartworm Disease is easily prevented. All dogs should be heartworm tested and started on a once per month heartworm preventive pill.

Intestinal parasites also become a bigger issue in the warm weather for both for dogs and cats. We recommend checking a

stool sample for worms for all of our feline and canine patients at least once per year. Surprisingly, about one in every five stool samples that we check, is positive for intestinal parasites.

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• Tip 2: Go all the way! Don’t be afraid to really change an antique.

For instance, if you love your grandform paint color. mother’s high chair You can also unite but you would rerelated objects ally like to put it by putting them to good use in your together in a rehome instead of Framed quilt squares purposing project. just having it sit in a corner as a display piece, For instance, if you remove the arms and tray and re-purpose the have a bunch of old high chair as a child’s chair. It will look cute doorknobs or door in a corner of a kitchen, a child’s playroom, a handles, repurgrandparent’s den, or a dining room. Be sure pose this group you know what you are doing when repairof similar objects.

Door knob ing and refinishing wooden pieces and search For instance, take towel holders the group of mix-matched glass, porcelain, online for helpful hints. or metal doorknobs and install them in your • Tip 3: Re-think the scraps. Do you have guest bathroom to create useful, vintage towel a cedar chest filled with old textile pieces like parts of crocheted afghans? Needlepoint pictures that will never see the light of day?

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Victoria's Candies—A Sweet Success Story In Hazleton We are a Hazleton based candy maker that has been open for over 80 years. Owned and operated exclusively by the Esposito family since 1934. The business has always been about using the finest ingredients and best chocolate available along with uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.

Victoria's Candies, "Famous for Butter Creams", have been a family tradition for over 8 decades. Made with real butter and old fashioned techniques our butter creams have made us famous all over the world. We make over 100 different types of filled chocolate pieces, even more if you count our seasonal items. Our customers have always been pleased with the combination of high quality and exceptional value.

It all started back in the late 1920’s when George Esposito traveled from Hazleton to Philadelphia and then New York to learn the art of making chocolates. George then moved back to Hazleton to marry his wife Victoria.

Soon after, in 1934, George set up a store front on East Diamond Avenue and named it “Victoria’s Home Made Candies”---and a legendary business was born!!

In 1946 the growing business moved to 51 North Laurel Street in Hazleton, and remains there today. Gradually George's five brothers and two sisters joined the rapidly expanding business. George’s brothers Sam, Jack, Joe, Angelo and Carmen became master candy makers and the company flourished. People were coming from near and far to buy the wonderful Butter Creams and other fine chocolates.

Everything was handmade and new recipes were developed. When George passed away in 1956, his brother’s continued his work.

George's nephew, Paul Esposito Sr., joined the company in 1968 and learned the art of becoming a master candy maker. In 1979 he purchased the business from his family. Paul’s business practice and dedication to high quality and customer service has driven the business to where it is today. His motto, “giving quality

without any compromise" has been the key to success! Since taking the helm, Paul Sr. saw the need for additional retail space. In 1982 he opened the first off premise store in the Church Hill Mall on Rt. 309. In 1985 he opened his second off premise store in the Laurel Mall. These locations became a destination for customers who demanded the best quality, traditional holiday and all occasion Chocolates.

Paul Sr. knew that people would appreciate the convenience and atmosphere of the new stores.

He also developed a fundraising program, along with a corporate gift giving incentive that has been a great benefit to our customers. Paul Sr. has been the longest owner of the company since its inception.

Paul Esposito Jr. purchased the company and continues his father’s legacy. While growing up he spent much of his time in the factory where he learned to become a master candy maker, along with all the aspects of the chocolate business. He now carries on the proud tradition of Victoria's Candies. Paul Jr. has developed a strong wholesale base of new customers and sells to many other candy stores that market the

candy as their own. Victoria’s now ships chocolates all throughout the Eastern US. In 2015 Victoria's stores introduced SNACK SACKS. A re-sealable, go anywhere sack of your favorite chocolate item. There are 9 varieties to choose from. Buy 2 and save an extra $1.00 off your purchase. Not only are Victoria's a world class Chocolatier, they have a tremendous variety of kid’s candy, nostalgic candy and candy filled giftware. They also carry gourmet and traditional hard candy including the popular peanut butter filled “Peach Blossoms”.

Remember Victoria's Candies has School and organizational fundraising available. Most other fundraising companies inflate the prices on their fundraising sheets, but Victoria's has never done that, creating an easier sale and a nice profit for your group. They also have a corporate gift program if your company wants to purchase candy or baskets for seasonal gifts.

Visit one of our 3 convenient locations; 51 N. Laurel, 22nd St. Plaza and the Laurel Mall for all your chocolate and gift items.

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Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. H.H.T.L.C., a registered non-profit organization, is located ten miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309. It offers therapeutic riding lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October.

Lesson volunteers must be at least fourteen years old, in good health, and able to walk for an hour at a time. They must successfully complete a volunteer training session, provided by H.H.T.L.C. While experience with horses and/or people with disabilities is helpful, it is not necessary. H.H.T.L.C. also welcomes the volunteer assistance of allied health fields professionals and people with horse experience.

H.H.T.L.C. serves riders with a wide variety of disabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding

has been shown to improve balance, posture, strength, and coordination. It also helps to increase self-awareness, self-confidence, attention span, and independence. Often, riders also gain improved social skills.

H.H.T.L.C. will hold a required volunteer training session for lesson volunteers on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the center. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help with riding lessons must attend this hands-on training.

In addition to lesson volunteers, H.H.T.L.C. also needs volunteers to assist with other duties. If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Peggy Cicchinelli at 570-325-3566 (peggyhhtlc@juno.com) or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 (elshhtlc1@gmail.com). For additional information visit our website at www.horsesandhorizons.org.

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While Poinsettias, Holly and Mistletoe are beautiful holiday decorations, they can make your pets very sick. They aren’t lethal but will cause vomiting and irritation if ingested by your dog, cat, or rabbit.

Lilies, Azaleas, Sago Palms and Castor Beans are among the most dangerous plants for dogs and cats to eat. Lily flowers can potentially cause severe kidney damage in a dog, and death in a cat. A small amount of Azaleas will result in vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and nervous system depression. However, a large amount can result in coma and death.

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“Every year we try and distribute funds where it is needed the most. This year both race directors Doug Alter and Chrissy Carey lost their fathers, both of them Veterans. The race is a way to pay tribute to them, while also supporting Veterans in need in our area,” said MetroCast General Manager Tom Carey.

The Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital provides transportation services, social service assistance, rehabilitation equipment, recreation programs, activities, homeless Veteran’s services, holiday gifts, and more.

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Community Calendar March 2015 March 8 BORN FOR THIS: A production performed

by Lift Your Spirits Performing Arts detailing the final hours of Jesus Christ will be held at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville on Sunday, March 8 at 6pm. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the church office at 570-874-0792.

Church Breakfast, Sunday, March 8 from 11am to1pm at Black Creek United Methodist Church, 158 Sugarloaf Golf Course Road in Sugarloaf. Cost: DONATION. Menu includes: Pancakes, home fries, vegetable or sausage quiche, Bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs, and assorted pastries. For more information, call 570-384-4087 or visit our website at www.blackcreekumc.org.

only: Adults $16, Seniors & Students 12 & up $14 and 12 and under $10. Diner & Show: Adults $32, Seniors & Students 12 & up $28 and 12 and under $20. For reservations call 570-455-5451.

March 14 Maple Syrup Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Saturday, March 14 from 7:30 to 10:30am at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Snow date March 21. Adults $7 per person, Kids 12 and under donation. Benefit Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

March 15 The Eighteenth Annual Carbon County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Alec Campbell Division 1 of Carbon County and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Mollie Maguire Division 1 of Carbon County will take place along Broadway in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, March 15 starting at 1pm (rain or shine).

This year's Grand Marshal is Gary Dobias.

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March 11 Would you like to have a garden that is uniquely your own? Learn how to Add Personality to Your Garden at a workshop presented by Penn State Master Gardeners Jean Kolojejchick and Roseann Nardone on Wednesday, March 1 at 1pm at the Luzerne County Annex, 2009 Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort. Registration and a fee of $5.00 are requested. Call Luzerne County Exten- March 18 Our weather seems to be rarely “normal,” sion at 570-825-1701 to register. which is frustrating for gardeners. Learn about the difficulties caused by weather exMarch 13, 14 & 15 The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts tremes and suggestions for coping with those presents “13 The Musical” at J.J. Ferrara Cen- problems at workshop on Gardening in ter, 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton, PA. It’s Difficult Weather, presented by Penn State a coming-of-age musical about 13 year olds Master Gardener Mary Ann Miller, at 1pm and their adolescent friendships, hopes, and on Wednesday, March 18 at Good Shepherd fears. Show times are Friday, March 13 & Church, Route 309 in Drums. Registration Saturday, March 14 at 7pm and Sunday, and a fee of $5.00 are requested. Call LuMarch 15 at 3pm. Ticket prices for show continued on page 44

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British Group To Perform In Hazleton The Greater Hazleton Concert Series proudly presents the internationally acclaimed Jive Aces appearing with the Tinseltown Jitterbugs, in the spectacular stage show, “Swingtime.” Direct from London the Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy jump jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock ‘n Roll) and spectacular stage show.

Together for over a decade, this extremely popular six piece group has performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as 30 other countries. The Tinseltown Jitterbugs add six energetic dancers to the stage.

“Swingtime” will be performed at the Hazleton High School Auditorium, 1601 West 23rd Street, on Wednesday, March 25th.

Britain’s Got Talent stars, The Jive Aces, are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band. Renowned for their high energy Jump Jive and swing music and spectacular stage show, the band’s repertoire stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack, with a dash of rhythm & blues, swing and jazz. They feature songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald - along with a selection of superb originals taken from their albums. An incredibly in demand sextet, they have worked with John Travolta, Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Keely Smith, Hayley Westenra and most recently played for Her Majesty The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee.

The band has performed at countless major events including: “In Full Swing” at The Royal Albert Hall (when they headlined the iconic venue’s first ever swing dance); The Berkeley Square Ball; The London Season; Montreux Jazz Festival; The Royal Ballet's 50th Anniversary; North Sea Jazz Festival; World Swing Dance Championships (Oslo and New York); Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball; City of London Festival; Cannes Film Festival (official party); Cork Jazz Festival; and have performed for HRH Prince Philip at The World Pony Carriage Championships.

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ally hundreds of TV and radio shows, most recently they are featured playing live every Wednesday night on BBC Radio London’s “Late Nights” show with Jo Good. Other appearances include CNN; ABC's “Good Morning Los Angeles”; Channel 4's “Holy Smoke”; BBC Radio 2; DNA Stories; “A Swingin’ Christmas” (one-hour PBS Special); BBC1 TV for “Children in Need”, and many more.

With their high energy music, bright stage suits, wild stage show, irresistible humor and sheer professionalism, the Jive Aces and the Tinseltown Jitterbugs will quickly get any audience on their feet - or dancing in their seat!

Each and every show is guaranteed to go with a swing!

The performance will be held at 7:30 PM, Wednesday March 25th. Tickets for the Jive

Aces’ “Swingtime” are on sale now. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. Find more information on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ website at www.hazletonconcertseries.org and on its Facebook page.

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wave their colors of green, white and orange zerne County Extension at 1-888-825-1701 alongside the red, white, and blue. The parade is traditionally held the Saturday after to register.

St. Patrick’s Day. If there is anything more wonderful than St. Patrick’s Day, it’s extendMarch 19 As part of its Speaker's Series Program the ing the beloved Irish saint’s day for another Western Pocono Chapter of Trout Unlimited week. This year's parade is dedicated to our will sponsor a special presentation at the Ha- local coal region athletes and their athletic zleton Penn State Campus, Kostos Classroom programs. For more information, visit our Bldg. Auditorium on Thursday, March 19 at website at www.girardvilleparade.com.

7pm. Guest speaker will be historian Melody Would you like to receive open and honRemillard of the U.S. Forestry Service who est feedback on your writing? If so, join the will present a slide presentation on Gifford Black Diamond Writers Network on SaturPinchot, the first director of the U.S. Forestry day, March 21 from 10am to 12pm at the Service, two time governor of Pennsylvania Tamaqua Public Library, 30 S. Railroad Street and close advisor to President Teddy Roos- in Tamaqua. Writers who would like to have evelt. In addition to her program a special their work critiqued should bring 15 Copies video of President John F. Kennedy dedicat- of a one-page work-in-progress (no previing Pinchot's ancestral home, Grey Towers, ously published pieces), double spaced. The Milford, Pa. to the U.S. Forestry Service and meeting is free and open to the public. For proclaiming Pinchot as the "father of conser- more information, call Kathy Ruff at 570vation in America" will be shown.

645-3059 and for directions, call Tamaqua March 20 Polish American Fire Co. Devil Crab Dinner, Friday, March 20th at the firehouse on Center & West Street in Shenandoah. Come enjoy our delicious Devil Crab platters. Eat-In, Take-Out or FREE Delivery to the Shenandoah Area. Dinner Includes Devil Crab, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Applesauce, Roll/Butter & Dessert. Price: $9.00. Call 570-462-0970 for tickets or see any member.

March 20, 21 & 22 The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents “13 The Musical” at J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton, PA. It’s a coming-of-age musical about 13 year olds and their adolescent friendships, hopes, and fears. Show times are Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and Sunday, March 22 at 3pm. Ticket prices for show only: Adults $16, Seniors & Students 12 & up $14 and 12 and under $10. Diner & Show: Adults $32, Seniors & Students 12 & up $28 and 12 and under $20. For reservations call 570-455-5451.

March 21 12th Annual AOH Girardville St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 21 at 12pm (rain or shine) in Downtown Girardville.

Join us as the sidewalks of Girardville again grow thick with blarney and the flags proudly

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28 J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center, 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton, doors open at 6pm. Festivities begin at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8.00 if purchased in advance or $10.00 at door. Horses can be purchased for $10.00 each. DBi Services is the “Master Sponsor”.

Free refreshments-must be 21 years old to attend. Proceeds benefit Hazleton Rotary Club Community Service Projects. Horses and tickets can be purchased from any Rotary Club member. Call 570-578-1003 or 570454-5000 for further information.

The Hazleton Art League, 225 East Broad Street in Hazleton will be hosting a concert for all ages on Saturday, March 28 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Line-up will include the bands Stand Off, Hero’s & Hooligans, Summer Park and Condition Oakland. For more information, contact 570-454-0092 St. John’s Church Spring Bazaar, Saturday, March 28 from 8am to 2pm at St. John’s Church, 826 Mahoning Drive West in Lehighton. Huge Basket Raffle, Rummage Sale, Book Nook, Raffle, Homemade Soup, Bake Sale, Easter Candy, Easter Photos, Crafts, Kitchen Open. For more information, call 570-386-9960.

All You Can Eat Whopping Spaghetti Dinner, Saturday, March 21 from 3 to 6pm at the Masonic Lodge, 5th Floor, 2th & West Norweigian Street in Pottsville. Menu includes: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Butter and Soft Rolls, Fresh Salad. All This For Just $7.00. The Ma- Lehighton Area Pool Pals invites you to our 4th Annual Cabin Fever Dance on Saturday, son’s Always Serving The Community.

March 28 at Orioles Pavilion, Orioles Drive in Lehighton. Doors open at 5:30pm. $15 March 28 per person or $25 per couple (Discount for Come Out and Support The Cancer Society, couples who purchase tickets in advance).

Saturday, March 28 from Noon to 6pm at Music, Beverages & Finger Food, Dance The East Penn Sporting Club, 21 Club Lane Contest, Door Prize and lots of fun! For more in Lehighton. Chinese Basket Raffle information or tickets, call Diane at 610, Easter Bunny, Crafters & Vendors, Food & 377-5275. Profits to support Baer Memorial Beverages. Let's Aim High & End The Fight. Swimming Pool.

For more information, call Ginger at 610379-4266.

March 29 Children's Easter Egg Hunt & Dinner for Ham & Dandelion Dinner, Saturday, March Toddlers through 5th grade, Sunday, March 28 3 to 7pm at Black Creek United Method- 29 from 5 to 6:30pm at First United Methist Church, 158 Sugarloaf Golf Course Road odist Church, 5 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. in Sugarloaf. Menu includes: Ham, Potatoes, Hosted by the Youth Group. Please call 570Applesauce, Pickled Beets, Dandelion Dress- 874-0792 by March 22 to RSVP. ing & Homemade Desserts. Cost: Adults $10.00, Children 6-10 $5.00, Children 5 & To list your Community Event in our Under Free. For more information, call 570- Calendar, please email the event 384-4087 or visit our website at www.blackto: editorial@panoramapa.com. creekumc.org.

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Cure Cravings With Satisfying Snacks (Family Features) When a snack attack hits you, your mood may influence the flavor you crave. Taking a more mindful approach will let you savor what you eat and give you a more satisfying snack experience.

Mindful eating is all about being more aware of what foods you choose - such as the connection to your senses and emotions.

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With Easter right around the corner, it reminded me of some of my mother’s traditional recipes that I grew up with. I have continued to use these exact recipes throughout the years and have since passed on these favorites to my own family. In addition to these family favorites, my daughter included one of her own that she thought you might enjoy.

My husband always called my mother “Miss Rose”. With that being said, the following are some of Miss Rose’s favorite Easter recipes. Try one or all of them….I hope you enjoy them as much as we do and that they become part of your family’s recipe box.

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Rose's Easter Pie

This recipe will make 6 deep dish pies Dough Ingredients: 10 cups flour 4 raw eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 Big Scoop (about 1 cup) Crisco Directions: Mix by hand add 1 cup warm water, 1 cup warm milk, 3 teaspoons baking powder.

Mix well until ball forms.

Divide dough into 12 balls, 1 each for bottom crust, 1 each for top crust. Roll out Filling Ingredients: 3 dozen hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped 5 pounds Hot Sausage, cooked and diced 5 pounds Cooked Ham, cooked and diced 6 pounds whole milk Ricotta cheese 1 pound Pecorino Romano Cheese grated 4 raw eggs 1 1/2 cups Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley chopped Salt, Pepper to taste (depending how salty the cheese is)

Directions: Put all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Fill pie crusts, cover with top crust. Brush top crusts with egg wash, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Rose's Italian Olive Antipasto

Ingredients: 1-7-10 oz Bottle Salad Olives; drained 2-small Bottles Stuffed Spanish olives; drained 2- cans Black Olives (large pitted); drained 1/2 Jar Hot Cherry Peppers; drained & chopped 1 stick celery; diced 1/2 Pound Hard Salami Chunk cut into small pieces; diced 1/2 Pound White American Cheese Chunk cut into small pieces; diced Directions: Mix all together in bowl, add oregano to taste. Can be made the day before. When ready to serve add olive oil to moisten.

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: ½ Stick Butter 2 Small Bags of Frozen Broccoli Cuts or 3 Frozen Bricks 1 Large Onion; chopped 1 Small Can Sliced Mushrooms 1 Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Large Jar Cheese Whiz 3 Cups Cooked White Rice Salt & Pepper to Taste Directions: Sautee butter, chopped onion & mushrooms until slightly brown and set aside.

Cook broccoli &rice; add to big bowl and mix together. Then add the chopped onion, mushrooms & butter and mix well.

Add cheese whiz and cream of mushroom soup and mix until well blended.

Put into your favorite casserole dish and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

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Rose's Italian Viscoutta

Ingredients: 8 cups flour 8 Eggs 8 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 pound butter; softened 1/3 cup milk 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Sift flour, salt, sugar, baking powder in bowl. Add to mixture softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.

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Frost with butter cream frosting, top with coconut (optional).

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Richie is the oldest of four children. He has two sisters, Angie Gomulka and Dianne Paliga, and one brother, well known polka great, Lenny Gomulka.

From early on in his life, Richie loved polka music. Even before he learned to play an instrument, people would frequently ask him to sing for them. At the young age of 12, Richie taught himself to play the accordion. And, a few years later, after watching the late Li’l Wally, he taught himself to play the drums.

When he was 13 years old, Richie Gomulka began performing with a band called The Lucky Boys. This band featured Lou Jedlowski, Jr., on drums, Jerry Jendreas on clarinet, along with Fred Hudy and Richie Gomulka on double accordions. As he pursued his musical career Richie performed with other Chicago based bands such as The Sharps and The Harmony Jesters.

Richie especially enjoyed the many occasions when he did substitute drumming for Li’l Wally.

Later he went on to perform and manage The Eddie Zima Orchestra until Eddie's passing in 1966.

Richie also performed with some of Chicago’s all time greats, such as Casey Siewierski’s Polka Band, Eddie Korosa, Li’l Richard, Danny Sadowski & the Imperials, Eddie Cnota’s C Notes, and The Tones, a band which he called the "Cadillac Sound." He also worked with The Paliga Polka Dots, Casey Homel, Jim Homel & the Changing Times, Tommy Altenburg & the Hap-E Notes, Don Jodlowski’s Vibra Sounds, The Ampol Aires Orchestra and Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago Push. For a brief time, Richie also made appearances with Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr., & the Versatones, and Chicago’s own Harmony Kings.

Richie performed both in town and on the road. He played for private functions and pub-

lic events. Richie always enjoyed the excitement of playing the ever-popular lounge circuit throughout Chicago, performing as many as 4 to 5 nights per week.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Richie Gomulka recorded several singles and two albums on BelAire Records.

His singles and first LP had that solid Chicagostyle sound, Richie's second Two polka music greatsalbum featured -Richie Gomulka (left) his brother-in- and younger brother, law Steve Paliga Lenny Gomulka (right). along with Steve's brothers and their band called the Paliga Polka Dots. Richie's younger brother, Lenny Gomulka also played on this LP making it a complete family project. This recording was called "Richie Gomulka Meets The Paliga Polka Dots."

The national popularity of all of Richie Gomulka's early recordings has earned him the title of "Chicago's Polka Tradition."

In the 1970s, Richie co-hosted the Polkarama Radio Show with his good friend Don Jodlowski. This popular radio show was aired throughout the greater Chicagoland area. In addition, he produced many remote radio shows and also made several television appearances.

Richie Gomulka is credited for serving as the inspiration and role model for his younger brother, Lenny, who from a very young age admired Richie’s efforts and emulated his every move.

Today, Richie prides himself on making special appearances with his son-in-law Bobby Piven on concertina and several chosen musicians.

He still travels into key areas around the country including the east coast singing his favorite honky-dyno style songs. Richie proudly records for Chet Schafer on the Chicago Polkas record label. Currently, The Richie Gomulka Polka Show is broadcast every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (CST) on radio station WPNA (1490 AM in Chicago) and simultaneously on the world wide web. His co-host is Chet Schafer.

In addition, Richie also produces weekly shows via the Internet on the Polka Jammer Network-http://www.polkajammernetwork.org.

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This CD is a compilation of two LPs recorded by Richie Gomulka. One in 1973 and one in 1974. It features 28 great songs. Included are Met My Sweetheart, Mother's Waltz, She Wants Me, Red Rose, Happy Bachelor, Hosa Dyna and many others featuring the distinctive talents of Richie Gomulka You can order you copy by calling 708-594-5182 or send an e-mail to BelAire7208@aol. com.

In addition to polka music, Richie enjoys antique cars and older model cars. He is also an avid fan of boxing and the martial arts. Richie is a devout Catholic and has a strong devotion to Our Blessed Mother and The Blessed Sacrament. Richie is sincerely thankful to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, for all his accomplishments in music and for his installation into the Polka Hall of Fame in 2010.

Richie's ultimate goal is to make people happy. His lifelong dream has always been to share his love for polka music with all music loving people. Richie Gomulka, "Chicago’s Polka Tradition," is also noted by many as the "Polka Icon," a title given to him by another IPA Hallof-Famer, Billy Belina.

Richie is happily married to his polka sweetheart of 35 years, Suellen. Together they have five children Gary, Ronnie, Michelle, Karen and Mary Sue. They boast proudly of their many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In closing, be sure to tune into my radio show, "The Polka Connection" Sundays from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm on 94.5 WAZL FM and 1490 WAZL AM. We can also be heard on line. Call me during the show for special dedications. The phone number is 570-501-WAZL. As we go into the month of March, I wish you and yours much health and happiness. In the meantime, have a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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(Family Features) Preparing the same old meals week after week can make dinnertime dull. Add some spice to your menu with the fresh flavor of a new protein - nutrient-rich Gulf shrimp.

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States. In fact, the average person consumes more than four pounds each year with 83 percent of U.S. shrimp coming from the Gulf Coast.

Because of its firm texture and mild flavor, shrimp is actually the perfect substitute when you are looking for an alternative protein.

From grilling to serving on salads, incorporating shrimp into your diet is a great way to add some variety and low-calorie nutrition.

The nutrient-rich environment found in the Gulf of Mexico results in high-quality seafood with superior flavor and a variety of essential nutrients. Shrimp is lower in calories than many other protein sources, is low in saturated fat and is a good source of vitamins D, B-12, selenium, iron and zinc, which helps ward off diseases such as heart disease.

Grilling is an excellent option for preparing shrimp because it allows you to experiment with all different kinds of seasonings and flavors, such as this recipe for marinated shrimp that is a unique take on the traditional taco.

Remember that seafood such as fish and shrimp are best grilled over a moderately hot fire and on a surface that has been well oiled or in a barbecue basket. Shrimp is done when the flesh becomes pink, firm and slightly opaque.

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Mix lime juice, cilantro, tomato juice, onion and chili powder in bowl. When fully mixed, add peeled and deveined Gulf shrimp, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Remove shrimp from marinade and place on hot grill. Cook until shrimp are done, 4-6 minutes. Remove shrimp from grill and place aside.

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(Family Features) A hot new dessert trend is here - cookies are getting a makeover. As identified in the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015, favorite cookie flavors - like snickerdoodles and gingersnaps - are being reimagined in new decadent desserts. From peanut butter mousse tarts to chocolate chip biscotti with a creamy dipping sauce, these desserts redefine "milk and cookies."

"Here in the kitchens, we looked at the distinctive flavors of popular cookies for inspiration," said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. "Cinnamon sugar is the signature flavor in snickerdoodles, so we reimagined that cinnamon sweetness into a peanut butter mousse and peanut crust, resulting in a delicious tart."

For more twists on classic cookie flavors, check out www.McCormick.com.

Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Tart with Cinnamon Peanut Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lightly salted roasted peanuts, lightly crushed 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon, divided 3 tablespoons chocolate milk 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions: Mix peanuts, sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in medium bowl. Remove 1/4 cup and spread on small baking sheet. Divide remaining peanut mixture among 4 (4-inch) tart pans with removable bottoms. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of each tart pan.

Bake tart crusts and peanut crumble mixture together in preheated 350 degrees F oven 8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Meanwhile, microwave chocolate milk in medium microwavable bowl on high 45 seconds.

Add chocolate; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside.

Beat peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add heavy cream; beat until soft peaks form. Spread in prepared tart crusts. Spread chocolate mixture over top.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Cut each tart in half. Sprinkle with toasted

peanut crumble. Serve immediately. 8 (1/2 tart) servings Note: To crush peanuts, place peanuts in large resealable plastic bag. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet or heavy skillet until lightly crushed.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Biscotti with White Chocolate Dipping Sauce Servings: 16 servings (2 cookies and 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce each) Biscotti: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 teaspoon McCormick Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract 1 cup miniature chocolate chips White Chocolate Dipping Sauce: 2 cups half-and-half 8 ounces white chocolate chips 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur 2 teaspoons McCormick Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract Directions: For the biscotti, mix flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder and salt in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Mix eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add to flour mixture, beating on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12-inch long log. Transfer logs to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten logs to 1-inch thickness.

Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly risen and firm to touch. Cool logs on wire rack 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Transfer to cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place slices, cut sides down, in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning biscotti over halfway through cook time. Transfer biscotti to wire racks; cool completely.

For the dipping sauce, place all ingredients in medium saucepan on medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve with biscotti. Makes 32 cookies

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A Classic Choice For Kitchens For more than a century, Subway tile has been a testament to enduring elegance. Subway tiles get their names from the ceramic tiles used on the walls of the New York City.

A popular choice for kitchen backsplashes, the classic style works just as well on a contemporary kitchen backsplash as it could in a cottage style bathroom.

As a home remodeling material, the subway tile backsplash is appreciated for its many beautiful features that help to leave the room spackling clean and beautiful. The tiles come in smooth, glossy and flat characteristics thus making them ideal for use in the kitchen.

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Simple, rectangular tiles are a crisp, clean backdrop for your kitchen. Not just available in the traditional offset layout, many customers are now choosing diagonal, crosshatch, herringbone and many other patterns. A wide variety of colors are available from frosty pastels to bold primary colors. Another twist that is really hot right now is glass.

Normally, subway tile backsplash come in different sizes but the 3 by 6 inches are the most common. With the changing trends however, more sizes have come up with some of them being larger and measuring 4 inches by 12 inches. There are also smaller and medium ones from which you can pick depending with your needs. Installing the kitchen backsplash is largely informed by a number of factors such as the kitchen size and the different subway tiles make it easy to choose what best suits your kitchen size.

Installing a subway tile backsplash gives you a perfectly clean and classic look becoming the center of attraction within the kitchen space. No matter what your color or design preference. For more information contact Builders Direct in Hazleton at 570-501-1133 or in Berwick at 570-752-1500.

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Mystic Birthday Celebration, Saturday March 21. Celebrating one year at our location!!! ALL classes will be $5.00 and will benefit the Africa Yoga Project. Classes and times include: 7:30 to 8:30 am - Hour of Power, 9 to 10 am - Class from Africa via Skype featuring Mystic’s Africa Yoga Project Mentee Nicole, 10:30 to 11:30 - Kids Yoga (Studio B), 10:30 to 11:30 am – Basics, 12 to 1 pm – Hour of Power, 12 to 1 pm - Gentle Yoga (Studio B), 1:30 to 2:30 pm – Hour of Power, 2:30 to 2:45 - Free Meditation, 3 to 4 pm – Hour of Power, 4 to 4:15 pm - Free Mediation. Visit our website at www.mysticpoweryoga.com or call 570-582-9641 for more details.

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The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, 1701 East Broad Street in Hazleton is offering a free seminar on Gastrointestinal Malignancies Thursday, March 5 at 6pm.

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“Catch the Buzz” Friday, March 13 with Yoga Instructor Maria Fendrick and Photographer John Prendergast. Maria is offering a workshop combing Classic Yoga & Ayurveda. Learn the poses that lift your mood, help you sleep, wake you up, warm you up, and cool you down in this practice!

You'll leave knowing just what poses and rhythm best suit your body and mind so that every time you step off the mat you feel refreshed instead of groggy, hot, cold or hyper. Work shop is from 7:30 to 9pm with a $10 donation. All proceeds to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Any questions contact Maria at mariafendrick@gmail. com. Visit with John, local photographer.

Celebrate with him on his opening night of his month long exhibit where he will be displaying his photography work.

by Bruce Schlauch, Owner & Operator of Advanced Computer & Electronic Specialties We have all seen it before, that annoying pop up message that looks like a yellow shield. Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates, which always seems to know when I am in the middle of something important to rear its ugly head.

When you see it, you are tempted to click on it aren't you? Then there is that voice in the back of your head saying, "If I click on this I know what's going to happen." That's right.

ANOTHER annoying pop-up. This one more frequent and persistent, constantly reminding you to restart your computer.

So are these updates really necessary? Do you need to change the oil in your car? Do you need to go to the doctor when you're deathly ill? The answer is YES to all of the above. A computer, like a car or body, requires maintenance. System patches and updates do a number of things to ensure that your operating system and/or third party software run safely

and efficiently. Here are just some tasks that system patches and updates perform: Fix security holes, update subsystems and drivers to increase software compatibility, optimize how the operating system handles resources, updates features and tools, and removes outdated features and tools.

System patches and updates are necessary to keep your computing environment safe from viruses, malware, and rootkits. These destructive programs search for security holes they can exploit. Fixing these holes, leaving the destructive programs out in the cold.

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by Rich Lipinski

Ken Strong Ken Strong was a Hall of Fame running back and kicker for 12 seasons in the NFL, and the hero of the 1934 Championship game when he scored 17 points in the New York Giants 30-13 win over the Chicago Bears.

The aftermath of a wrist injury prevented him from starring in the major leagues. A football and baseball star at New York University, Strong played the 1929 season at New Haven in the Eastern League before joining the NFL’s Staten Island Stapleton’s in September.

In 104 games at New Haven Strong hit .283 with 21 home runs. After hitting .272 in 27 A newspaper clipping games at New from The Evening News Haven in 1930, (Harrisburg, Pennsylvahe was sent nia) on June 9, 1930. to Hazleton in the New York Penn League.

Strong hit .373 with 41 home runs in 117 games at Hazelton. On June 8th he hit four home runs in a game. According to SABR researcher Bob McConnell, Strong was the 24th professional player to achieve this feat.

On June 7th hit three home runs, for a total of seven home runs over two days. The

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41 homers still remain as the single season record for the Eastern League, a season he started late and left early to play football.

He was considered a top prospect and his contract was purchased by the Detroit Tigers who sent him to Toronto in the International League in 1931.At Toronto he was batting .340 through 118 games when he broke his wrist. Strong underwent a surgical procedure in Detroit which included the removal of part of his wrist bone and was limited to kicking during the 1931 NFL season.

Strong was given a good shot at making the Tigers opening day roster, but was slow to recover from the surgery. When the Tigers sent Strong to New York for a second surgery it was discovered that the wrong bone had been removed during the first procedure, permanently damaging Strong’s wrist.

In 1933 Strong sued the doctor for $250,000, the equivalent of more than $4.4 million today. Strong claimed the surgery robbed him of the opportunity to play major league ball and limited his ability in the NFL. Strong was awarded $75,000 and the verdict was upheld on a later appeal.

He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967, Strong died in New York City on October 5, 1979.

Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton Born in Little Rock, Arkansas. His family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he became an outstanding basketball and baseball player at DuSable High School, graduating in 1942.

He attended Xavier University of Louisiana and then served with the United States Army for three years, fighting in Europe during World War II. Clifton claimed to have been given the "Sweetwater" nickname as a boy because of his love of soft drinks After the war, Clifton joined the New York Rens, an all-black professional basketball team that toured throughout the United States. Noted for his large hands, which

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required a size 14 glove, he was invited to join the Harlem Globetrotters, for whom he played from the summer of 1948 to 1950, his performance with the Globetrotters, in particular his exceptional ballhandling ability, led to his signing a contract with an NBA team.

In 1948 after seeing Clifton play softball Bill Veeck signed him to a professional contract for the Cleveland Indians. Veeck the ultimate promoter, signed Clifton as a baseball experiment. Veeck wanted to prove he could convert an excellent athlete from another sport to a top notch performer. When he signed Clifton he had not played a game. In his first year in Pittsfield and Dayton he hit 17 homers and batted .321. In 1950, Clifton was sent to the Wilkes-Barre Indians. He led his club with a .304 average and 13 homers. Veeck was ready to send him to the Pacific Coast League in 1951, but Clifton decided to depart for basketball. While moonlighting with the Harlem Globetrotters he return to Artillery Park in 1954, playing in front of over 5,000 fans.

On April 25, 1950 the 1950 NBA draft was held; Clifton became the third AfricanAmerican player to be drafted by the NBA after Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd. He played his first game for the New York Knicks on November 4, four days after the debut of Capitol’s Earl Lloyd, the first black player to appear in an NBA game. Already 27 years old when he made his debut, Clifton in his first season helped lead the team to its firstever appearance in the NBA finals, losing in game seven. During his eight seasons in the

NBA, Clifton averaged 10 points and 9 rebounds per game. He was named to the 1957 NBA All-Star team, scoring 8 points in 23 minutes in the game. At age 34, he became the oldest player in NBA history to be named an All-Star.

After retiring from the NBA in 1958 he joined the Detroit Clowns baseball team in the Negro Leagues, along with his former Harlem Globetrotters teammate Reece "Goose" Tatum.

He died in 1990 and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Time To “Get Gardening”

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener

By March most gardeners are eager to begin getting their yards and gardens ready for the new growing season. Much activity is dependent on the weather, of course, and here in NEPA that can range from frigid to balmy or vice versa in a heartbeat. Weather permitting, below are some appropriate gardening tasks for the month.

• Clean, Sharpen and Service Equipment: One chore that is not dependent on the weather is readying garden equipment. Clean and sharpen pruners, shovels, and other tools and have power equipment serviced so that it will be ready for use when needed. Some businesses offer discounts when equipment is serviced prior to their busy season. We always get our mower serviced as soon as possible both to get the discount and so that it is ready for the rapid lawn growth which warmer weather brings.

• Spring Clean-Up: March is a good time to begin cleaning up fallen branches and other winter debris to free you for other tasks when the soil warms.

Ornamental grasses and other perennials left standing for winter interest are probably now looking unkempt and should be cut back in anticipation of new growth. When the weather warms remove fallen leaves from beds containing spring bulbs so that the sun can reach the emerging foliage. Scout for gypsy moth and tent caterpillar egg masses on trees and shrubs. When found, scrape them off and destroy them. If you let them fall to the ground, the eggs can still hatch in spring and the larvae will damage trees. If the weather is mild, and the ground has dried sufficiently, rake lawns so that they will be ready for an application of pre-emergent herbicide in April to control crabgrass and broadleaf weeds.

• Pruning: Spring-flowering trees and shrubs should not be pruned until after they have bloomed, but late winter/ early spring is a very good time for most pruning. Fruit trees should be pruned while they are still dormant. Dead and damaged limbs, which may be removed at any time, are easier to see and prune before leaf growth. It is also easier to determine if pruning is necessary to reduce

size or reshape. For best appearance and fastest healing, make pruning cuts where the branch you're removing meets a larger branch. Leave the thick ring, or collar, located where the two branches meet, which will help the cut to heal.

If removing diseased portions, cut several inches back from the diseased area. Clean pruners with a 10% bleach solution before making another cut to avoid spreading the disease to healthy tissue. Use sharp tools to make clean cuts. Do not paint the wounds; let them heal naturally.

• Preparing the Vegetable Garden: No matter how eager you are to plant again, never work the soil when it is wet.

Doing so can destroy the soil structure and cause compaction. If you planted a cover crop, turn it under as soon as possible so that it will decompose before planting time. If the soil is very slow to dry as the time to get in spring crops nears, and you can avoid walking on the planting area, you can loosen the soil with a digging fork or broad fork to hasten readiness for planting.

• Seed Starting: Order seeds early to get the best selection and insure timely delivery. Prepare your seed growing materials by washing previously used flats and pots with a 10% bleach solution.

Use a soilless seed starting mixture for planting to protect seedlings from soil borne disease.

Avoid the temptation to plant seeds indoors for warm season flowers and vegetables too early.

Most seeds should be sown about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date to reach a size appropriate for planting outdoors, which means starting them indoors in our area in April. Check individual seed packets for planting times. If planted too early and not provided with sufficient light, seedlings will become weak and “leggy.”

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• Miscellaneous Tasks: The compost pile will become active again as the weather warms.

Check it for moisture and turn it regularly.

Keep weeds in check by removing them as soon as possible and, when the soil warms sufficiently, mulch to prevent their growth. As the days lengthen and houseplants receive more sun, they may need more moisture, but be careful not to overwater. With more active growth beginning, they can also benefit from an occasional halfstrength fertilizer. Check your gardening supplies to see if you need to purchase additional tools, fertilizer, or weed and pest deterrents.

Even if the weather prevents any outdoor work (I remember well a March blizzard many years ago), you can prepare yourself for outdoor work by exercising to loosen and strengthen muscles little used in winter. You can also plan for the growing season. Gardening books, magazines, and seed catalogs – and, of course, the internet – can help you to determine design and plant choices appropriate for your growing space.

Gardening workshops, such as those offered by Penn State Master Gardeners Luzerne County, provide good information and the opportunity to ask questions. For a list of workshops available in both the Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton areas, contact Luzerne County Extension at 570-825-1701 or check the Events Calendar in this publication.

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Tips To Maximize Space In Every Room (Family Features) Current trending of lifestyles, whether it may be empty nesters, first time home buyers or the economy, have left people with smaller spaces. There are several ways that you can maximize storage just by thinking ahead and taking steps to stay organized.

• Designate a spot. A crucial rule to always follow when trying to conserve space is to give every item its own location. Yes, this may seem like an effortless task; however, how many of your measuring cups or hair products are the exact way you had them when they were first organized?

Take the extra time to conserve organization by storing them correctly, and you will be surprised how much time you will actually save when it

comes to locating them.

• Most frequent in the front. Arrange items by how often you use them by simply placing the items that are used most in the front. This will save time because you will know exactly where to find them without the hassle of digging to the back of the cabinet.

• Sliding shelves are super. To get the most out of your cabinets, use sliding shelves. Not only does this eliminate having to kneel and stretch to the back of the cabinet to reach that cake pan that fell behind everything else, but it gives you access to use every inch of space because with a simple pull, everything is brought to you. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. provides storage solutions

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• Arrange objects creatively. Maximize space even if it means hanging hooks on cabinet drawers to hang pot holders or utensils.

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• Be socially responsible and recycle. Keep a few bins around to recycle your cans, plastic and paper. This is such an easy way to teach children responsibility while keeping the earth clean.

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• Accessories: A wonderful way to be a creative organizer is by putting accessories to use. These can range from those that are built into cabinets or even a few strategically placed bins to keep everything together. This is especially great for drawers, making them easier to clean out.

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5 Smartphone Tips For Car Buying (Family Features) Securing a good price on a new car purchase can be a long and confusing experience. Fortunately, the prevalence of smartphones has enabled car buyers to quickly arm themselves with the information they need to get a great deal without wasting a lot of time.

Apps and the ability to text make it easy to do most of the car shopping experience at your convenience, with tons of information and access at your fingertips whether you're home, at the dealership or on the go.

Indeed, mobile usage among car buyers is on the rise. Car shopping website Edmunds. com saw a 39 percent bump in mobile usage from 2013 to 2014, with a significant number of shoppers accessing the site's shopping tips, reviews and calculators while on the dealer's lot.

"Mobile is increasingly the tool of choice for car shoppers. At present, mobile makes up 36 percent of all Edmunds.com traffic," said Edmunds.com President Seth Berkowitz.

"We are paying close attention to shoppers, and we've found that the task done most often on the dealer lot is looking up pricing and using calculators in order to answer the question, 'Is this a good deal?'"

To help ensure you're getting the best deal on your new car purchase, rely on these tips from the experts at Edmunds.com: 1. Use your phone (or other Internet-enabled device) to check out online reviews of both cars and dealerships. Then, research dealership inventory to make sure that you're heading to a showroom that has the car that you want to buy. The best apps allow you to sort current inventory by price and distance and see which vehicles are actually sitting on the

dealer's lot.

2. Look for specialty apps that go beyond research to help you actually secure a final sale price, such as Edmunds.com's Lot Buddy.

The free app enables car shoppers who step onto a dealer's lot to instantly unlock Price Promise no-haggle offers for actual cars being sold there. Among the many other useful tools and services available through this popular app: your car research and calculator results are stored for later use.

3. Car shoppers typically have a lot of questions. Edmunds.com's free Live Help line allows car shoppers to get information and advice directly from car experts via phone, email, text (to ED411), social media and app.

4. Want to use your smartphone to communicate with your salesperson on your own terms? Many dealers employ the Edmunds' CarCode service which allows customers to text salespeople to get pictures, pricing, tradein estimates and other dealership information.

Such tools allow for increased privacy and consumer control of the shopping process. To discontinue the exchange, the customer simply replies STOP to the text exchange.

5. Not sure if the "deal" you've been offered will fit your budget? With the variety of calculators available on car shopping sites and apps, you can quickly run the numbers and calculate monthly payments, as well as variables such as your interest rate and loan duration.

Using your smartphone makes you a more prepared buyer, saving you time and money at the dealership.

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Extended Vehicle Warranties: Are They Worth It

by Thomas R. Buff “Thanks for your business” I am glad you purchased a car from us." the salesman says, shaking your hand on the way out of the office. You negotiated a good deal for a nice new ride. But the deal is not done yet, before the mounds of paperwork is signed the magic words come from the mouth of the person in the Finance and Insurance office, “We will give you a great deal on an extended warranty”. How much? How long? What is covered?

Are extended warranties they worth the extra money?

Basically, an extended warranty is similar to an insurance policy on your vehicle, a safeguard against expensive, unforeseen repairs. An “extended warranty” is a service contract offered by the dealership that wraps the basic warranty and goes beyond the time or mileage of the basic warranty. All new cars come with a basic or standard warranty that covers vehicle repairs and breakdowns for a certain period of time and miles depending on the manufacture. Standard warranties are included in the purchase price at the time of sale. A normal standard warranty is for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

At the time of purchase the dealer will offer an extended warranty that goes beyond the basic warranty, most manufactures offer extended warranties up to six years or 100,000 miles and beyond. The car buyer must purchase the extended warranty with prices depending on the type of coverage and time or miles extended. An extended warranty is a service that you pay for that provides an added “peace-of-mind” when it comes to unseen and costly car repairs. An extended warranty is normally purchased when you buy your new vehicle but can also be purchased at a later time.

With the large number of manufactures in today’s market it makes sense to research the

many types of standard and extended warranties available for a particular vehicle. This should be a large part of the decision making process in choosing a car. For example some manufactures offer different types of warranties ranging from coverage of only major components to a bumper to bumper warranty. Other manufactures offer longer standard warranties so an extended warranties may not be what you need if you trade your car in every couple of years. For the average car owner who drives 8,000 to 12,000 miles a year, a standard warranty may be enough due to the fact that some car manufactures are offering standard warranties of five years or 75,000 to 100,000 miles. But for the driver who puts a large amount of miles on their car an extended warranty is the way to go.

Be careful and do your homework when purchasing an extended warranty. First of all, find out what components are covered in the plan and what components are covered. Try and negotiate a price for the warranty. Ask the dealer if the price of the car can be lowered to add in the price of the warranty. Find out if the warranty is backed by the car manufacture or if it is a third party agreement. Many car manufactures only cover the standard

warranty. After that time they use service contract providers. There are thousands of service contract companies so ask your dealer who will be your extended warranty provider.

Find out if there are any hidden costs such as deductibles and if the extended warranty is transferrable or will you receive money back if you trade the vehicle in early.

So as always, take the time to use the information available at your fingertips when purchasing a new vehicle. Use the web and read up on which manufactures offer the best warranties for the way you drive. It is nice to know that you can own your car for many years without having to worry about an expensive repair. Sometimes a little money will go a long way. Happy Motoring!

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